International Network of over 150 Experts from Research, Politics and Industry Formation of the expert team 2009 Aerospace Agencies 16 European Space Agency, British National Space Center, Research Institutes/ Universities 20 Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Industrial Technology Research Institute, University of Nottigham, Fraunhofer Institutes, University of Armed Forces, Aerospace Industry 25 EADS, Thales, Hispasat, Telespazio s.p.a., ICT Industry 29 T-Systems, Nokia Siemens Networks, Yahoo, Ars Electronica Center, Logica, Transport & Logistics 20 Deutsche Post World Net, DHL Innovation Center, DHL Freight, Regional / Innovation Agencies 24 Czech Space Office, European Center for Space Applications ECSA, Kennisalliantie Zuid-Holland, IHK Reutlingen, Politics 11 Department for Transport (UK), Ministry of Economic Affairs, R.O.C., Queensland Government, Ministère de l Économie, de l Industrie (FR), European GNSS Supervisory Authority, Finance, IPR, Certification 7 TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Taiwan Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, Scott & York Intellectual Property Ltd.,
21 Partner Regions in 2010
New Partner Regions 2010 Middle East and North Africa MENA Region covering 20 countries with potential market of 100 Million people organised by Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) and supported by EADS Astrium MENA Region Aquitaine/ France promotes start-ups in avionics, aerospace, GNSS, composites, and photonics organised by TOPOS Aquitaine
Arab Science and Technology Foundation Establishing ASTF The Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) came into being in the year 2000 upon the recommendation of 425 Arab scientists during the First Scientific Research Outlook (SRO1) held in Sharjah, UAE. About ASTF 1. Scientific and Technology Development Community based, with 50% of its board from Arab Diaspora. 2. A Catalyst, Mediator and Supporter of innovation in S&T, which Complements other Arab S&T entities. 3. Adopts International Standards, and transparency in all its activities. 4. The only independent and Non-Profit making Pan-Arab S&T Organization. ASTF Lines of Activities Where Science & Technology are Key Drivers Towards Sustainable Development Scientific Community Collaborative Research R&D Grant Management Investing In Technology
Arab MENA Region and ASTF MOROCCO ALGERIA TUNISIA LIBYA LEBANON PALESTINE EGYPT SYRIA IRAQ JORDAN KSA KUWAIT BAHRAIN UAE QATAR OMAN MAURITANIA YEMEN At the present time, ASTF has Offices in: 1) Sharjah (Grants Program) 2) Baghdad (Scientist Rescue Initiative) 2) Cairo (Extraction of Innovation) 3) Tetwan(EU program) 4) Washington DC (US Diaspora) 5) Amman (Commercialization) SUDAN DJIBOUTI Planned Offices in: 6) Jeddah (Women in S&T) 7) Beirut (Observatory of S&T) 8) Khartoum (Arab African Program) SOMALIA Opened Offices Future Offices Existing Nodes
ASTF Core Competencies Access to over 11,000 Scientist, Engineers and Technology Entrepreneurs Solid Track Record in Attracting and Managing Scientific Research Funds Covering a Wide Spectrum of S & T Disciplines Highly Specialized Scientific Community Networks Varity of Innovation Extraction Mechanisms Ability to Develop and Manage Excellence Centres and Virtual Incubators Proven Track Record in Specialized S&T Events Planning and Management Investing in Technology Expertise
ASTF Investing In Technology Investing in Technology Forum (Beirut, Jeddah, Manama, Kuwait & Amman) Competitions to Extract Innovation: Technology Business Plan Competitions Made in the Arab World Industrial Business Plan Comp Best of the Year Awards Supporting Technopreneurs: 56 Startups supported 22 received investment 7 Patents/Licensing engagement Filed/obtained Training and assistantship Commercialization of Technology Program IIT Forum Working on Establishment the Arab Seed VC Fund
Time Schedule 2010 3 rd 5 th March 2010: International Kick-off conference in line with Galileo Application Days in Belgium/Brussels March - June 2010: Regional kick-offs and workshops 27 th -28 th April 2010: 1 st Global Galileo Industry Conference, Taipeh/ Taiwan 1 st May 2010: Opening of the idea database for the European Satellite Navigation Competition 2010 at www.galileo-masters.eu 31 st July 2010: Closing of the Database August 2010: September 2010: Evaluation of the Ideas by the regional jury members and the special topic juries International expert meeting to nominate the GALILEO Master 2010 in Madrid/Spain 18 th October 2010: Awards Ceremony at Munich Residence 19 th October 2010: 2 nd Global Galileo Industry Conference (GGIA), Munich
Global Partners 2010 Special topic sponsoring partners for ESNC 2010:
Global Partners 2010 Special topic sponsoring partners for ESNC 2010: Energy Media Health
Special Topic Prizes Objectives The focus of the GSA prize will be on EGNOS, looking for innovative satellite navigation applications that make use of EGNOS signals or services and meet the following criteria: The application should deliver end-to-end functionality to customers using new or existing equipment and systems. Positioning should be a key enabler of the application. GPS + EGNOS should be the primary means of positioning. EGNOS functionality should be used. Prize The winner of the prize will have the opportunity to realise his/her idea at a suitable incubation centre of his/her choice within the EU27 for six months, with the option of an additional six months based on evaluation after the first period.
Special Topic Prizes Objectives ESA aims to find new ideas for the commercial use of space technology and launch new businesses in this area in Europe. Prize ESA will award its innovation prize to whoever comes up with the best business idea for using global navigation satellite systems. It is looking for ideas that can be implemented immediately and quickly nurtured into a profitable business with the technical and financial assistance of an ESA Business Incubation Centre. The winner will also receive a cash award of EUR 10,000.
Special Topic Prizes Objectives NAVTEQ is looking for developers to submit innovative location-based ideas that work with mobile phones and/or wireless handheld devices using satellite positioning technology and NAVTEQ map data. Prize A 12-month incubation programme that consists of one year of free access to NAVTEQ map data, content, and services incl. coaching, technical and business development support, and web promotions through NAVTEQ Network for Developers (NN4D) A personal technical consultant The opportunity to present the final application to NAVTEQ partners and customers, including leading handset manufacturers, platform and technology providers. The prize is worth in total approximately EUR 75,000.
Special Topic Prizes Objectives The ESNC University Challenge not only addresses students and research associates with a background in aerospace and GNSSspecific courses of study but aims at reaching out to any young researcher dealing with areas of potential applications, Prize KIS4SAT will provide 10 days of work with an individual coach Awapatent AB, one of the leading IP-firms in Europe, will provide patent consulting worth EUR 8,000 aiming at filing a patent for the nominated idea. The Universität der Bundeswehr München will sponsor a ticket for the Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2011, worth EUR 650 2nd prize: The Universität der Bundeswehr München will provide the first runner-up with a free-of-charge ticket for the ESA International Summer School on GNSS 2011.
Market Prospects and Applications Total GNSS Market (GPS + GLONASS + Galileo) The total volume of the GNSS market in 2025 is estimated to comprise 3,1 bn. receivers and a global turnover of 470 bn (GJU ProDDage Study) The main markets (97 % of the turnover) are GNSS-enabled mobile phones and road applications (transport & logistics, automotive) Sectioning of submitted ideas in the ESNC 2009
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How to participate Ideas database: 1.Technical aspects describe your idea as accurately and as clearly as possible 2. Commercial aspects market potential, budget, time to market 3. Legal aspects formal project aspects and with the trademark and patent rights
How to participate
Judging Criteria benefit of the idea advantage of this idea compared to other existing or traditional solutions technological feasibility of this idea significance of the use of GNSS for the realisation of this idea time it would take to implement this idea (time to market) chances of this idea becoming a commercial success ability to patent this idea legal risks involved in this idea investment potential for this idea innovation level of this idea
Prizes & Promotion In total prizes worth 500.000 will be awarded Main Prize The overall winner the GALILEO Master will be chosen from the regional winners and the special topic winners. - grant of EUR 20,000 - chance to enter a 6-months incubation programme in favoured region to realise the awarded idea.
Prizes & Promotion Benefits for winners and participants - Access to an international network of over 100 experts from the fields of industry and research - At the Awards Ceremony on 21 st October 2009, the winning ideas are presented before an audience of 450 prominent guests - Media representatives from all over the world will report on the winning ideas - The continued support of the competition s regional management teams will aid participants in sustaining the long-term development of your solution - Access to the ESA technology transfer programme and ESA investment forum - Participation in the FP7 programme
Awards Ceremony 2010 Impressions 2009 The overall winner the GALILEO Master will be awarded along with the regional winners and the special topic winners in line with an official state reception with 450 international guests in the prestigious Munich Residenz on 18 October.